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Iran proposes seven-day roadmap to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Washington: Iran has given the Trump administration a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume negotiations aimed at ending the broader war within seven days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…
- World
US bill could reshape green card system, impact Indians
Washington: A Republican senator has introduced legislation that could upend the employment-based green card system and have far-reaching consequences for Indian professionals waiting for permanent residency in the United States. Senator Tommy…
- India
Gold slides Rs 1,600 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 gm as oil surges
New Delhi: Gold prices declined Rs 1,600 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday, September 24, extending the losing streak for the fourth consecutive session, as…
- World
US jobless claims fall to 197,000, lowest since July
Washington: Fewer people applied for US unemployment benefits last week, as US jobless claims remain at historically low levels as most Americans enjoy job security. The Labour Department said Thursday, September 24,…
- Middle East
UAE halts Iranian airline flights amid fresh US sanctions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has halted flights operated by Iranian airlines on Thursday, September 24, amid mounting pressure on Tehran’s aviation sector. The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the…
- Middle East
Iran warns war could reach Indian Ocean if US attacks again
An adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned on Thursday, September 24, that the war could expand to the Indian Ocean if the United States or Israel launches further attacks on…
- Middle East
Iran offers 60-day ceasefire plan as Hormuz tensions remain high
Diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran continued on Thursday, September 24, 208 days after the war began, as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz remained high. Tehran has presented Washington with a…
- Middle East
Watch: Iran embassy mocks Trump with Telugu film clip
Tehran: Iran’s Embassy in Zimbabwe has used a clip from the Telugu action film Bhagavanth Kesari to mock US President Donald Trump’s threat to “annihilate” Iran. The embassy shared a 58-second clip…
- Middle East
India, US discuss sanctions on Russia, Iran trade partners at UN
New York: India and the US have discussed “sanctions” that could be levelled against countries that engage economically with Russia and Iran, with Washington saying it remains well-positioned to help regional partners…
- Middle East
Iran president defies Trump at UNGA, vows not to ‘bend the knee’
New York: Iran’s president said Wednesday that his people have been “victims of terrorism” by the United States, delivering a rare wartime speech at UN General Assembly a day after President Donald…
- World
US targets birth tourism with new visa curbs
Washington: The United States has announced visa restrictions targeting people who knowingly engage in or facilitate birth tourism, alongside a new public portal to report suspected visa fraud, including fabricated job offers…
- World
China’s Xi arrives in US, gets rare airport welcome from Trump
Washington: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here on a three-day visit to a warm welcome from US President Donald Trump, who received him at the airport amid pomp and fanfare. The aircraft…
- Middle East
US says Sudan’s army, RSF leaders cannot govern country
Washington: The United States has declared that the leaders of Sudan’s two warring military factions are unfit to govern the country, accusing both sides of rejecting a humanitarian truce and intensifying attacks…
- Middle East
Trump backs India-Mideast-Europe corridor amid Iran tensions
United Nations: US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his administration’s support for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, presenting the ambitious connectivity project as an alternative route for moving energy and goods across…
- World
US announces USD 31 million support for flood-hit Nepal
Washington: The US announced USD 31 million in funding for Nepal to build bridges in flood-affected areas, address civic needs of affected communities and support the deployment of drones to assist in…
